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title: "Plate Reader - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING"
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# Plate Reader - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5736475c-4207-40b5-b7a5-a90c92e68233

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## Summary

The University of Reading has completed a procurement process to acquire a plate reader, specifically designed for routine platelet and cell work, listed under the industry classification of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract period spanned from 25 April 2018 to 26 April 2018, with the tender period concluding on 29 March 2018. The total contract value was £80,000, with a minimum value set at £60,000. The procurement method initiated was a tender, and the contract was awarded to Molecular Devices (UK) Ltd. The relevant location for the delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and scientific instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in precision machinery and testing apparatus would find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. Engaging with contracting authorities like the University of Reading can facilitate business growth by establishing long-term partnerships in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Tender for the provision of a plate reader for routine platelet and cell work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d137e629-9d30-43d3-9e66-8e997090d286 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2018 - 26 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF READING |
| Locality | BERKS |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOLECULAR DEVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2018 at 22:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d137e629-9d30-43d3-9e66-8e997090d286

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d137e629-9d30-43d3-9e66-8e997090d286
  15th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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